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re: How many of you baws actually work on your own cars?
Posted on 3/3/19 at 7:58 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Posted on 3/3/19 at 7:58 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
I’ll change my wiper blades and can do emergency maintenance as needed (flat tire, blown fuse, etc). Beyond that, I can’t be bothered if it can be avoided.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 7:58 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
You don't know true stank until you have smelled old used dinosaur (Not Synthetic) rear end oil.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 7:59 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Just did a brake job and changed the belt a couple weeks back. Normally change my own oil but I've been lazy the past couple of times. Used to buy piece of shite cars on craigslist but since I drive from Lafayette to lake Charles for work I got something decent that I havent had to do anything other than maintenance.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:00 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
I still enjoy working on my own shite as long as it is comfortable outside and I have the time. Unfortunately, troubleshooting anything is basically impossible nowadays unless you have access to some diagnostic equipment.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:01 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Never really had to tbh. I do have a mechanic background though.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:02 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Honestly I'm scared to open the hood now. Years ago back in the 70-80's you could change plugs, wires, distributor cap etc and actually tune up your own car. Who'd a thunk it? Do brakes, rotors, starters etc. You could actually fit your hands in the engine area. And if you had a truck you could sit inside the engine area to work on it.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:05 pm to 6R12
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Honestly I'm scared to open the hood now. Years ago back in the 70-80's you could change plugs, wires, distributor cap etc and actually tune up your own car. Who'd a thunk it? Do brakes, rotors, starters etc. You could actually fit your hands in the engine area. And if you had a truck you could sit inside the engine area to work on it.
Older trucks... You could do cartwheels under the hood.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:06 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
I do all my own stuff. Have an OBDII diagnostic tool that gives me codes. Combine that with Google, couple of forums, and youtube can take care of most stuff on my vehicle (Silverado)
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:06 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
I pay plebs to do my dirty work
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:07 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
It to the point now that even if you pay someone to do your repairs they are just gonna frick it up and you will have to go back and fix their shoddy work. I save myself the grief and just do it right the first time. If the people working on cars werent half assed they wouldnt be professional grease monkeys to begin with.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:08 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
I can do the basics - brakes, oil, spark plugs etc but I rarely do. I'm at the point in life where I'd rather just pay someone else to do it
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:09 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Depends on what it is, but I change my oil, my brakes, and transmission fluid. I have changed my alternator and starter before but on my current car, the starter was such a pain in the arse to change I paid someone to do it.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:10 pm to cubsfan5150
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do everything that I can myself... Regardless of how wealthy I am, I can't fathom paying someone over $100 to change my brakes
Well, that and brakes are easy. Even the old drum brakes aren't difficult.
I've done pretty much everything, but body work. Changed head gaskets, entire motors, entire rear axle on a truck because the rear differential blew, front CV joint/axle, wheel hubs, truck nuts, you name it. Most stuff isn't that bad to do if you're mechanically capable at all. Mostly now, I just do oil/fuel filters, and other basic stuff.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:11 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
I did a lot more when I was younger. And when it was easier and the under the hood of my truck had way more room to work on shite
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:17 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
When I was younger and couldn’t afford to really pay someone, I did it myself. When I could afford to pay someone I still did it myself for a while. As I’ve gotten older, my time is more precious to me and I’ve found a mechanic I trust so I pay someone now. I also get someone to do my oil changes now as well, it doesn’t save enough money for me to mess with it anymore. I can afford it and people need to make a living.
I occasionally help a friend or family member, it is still something I enjoy until I bust a knuckle or two
I occasionally help a friend or family member, it is still something I enjoy until I bust a knuckle or two
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:23 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Checking in. My pops taught me to work on my own stuff. Getting harder these days with the way cars are built but still try to do everything I can. Saves a crap ton of money.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:36 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Not me. I am a complete retard at machines.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:45 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
In. My dad was a mechanic, so grew up working on all my stuff. My dad required me to be able to fix almost everything on my car before he would let me get my license at 16.
So I could change points, plugs, wires, oil, brakes, wheel bearings, pretty much the works. He wouldn’t let me buy a slave cylinder for my rear brakes, I had to buy a kit, hone it out, and rebuild it myself. Stuff like that. I’ve rebuilt alternators, carburetors, master cylinders, etc. I put a 4 barrel aluminum intake, carb, and headers on my car when I was 17.
It’s a damn shame that you can’t really work on cars these days.
So I could change points, plugs, wires, oil, brakes, wheel bearings, pretty much the works. He wouldn’t let me buy a slave cylinder for my rear brakes, I had to buy a kit, hone it out, and rebuild it myself. Stuff like that. I’ve rebuilt alternators, carburetors, master cylinders, etc. I put a 4 barrel aluminum intake, carb, and headers on my car when I was 17.
It’s a damn shame that you can’t really work on cars these days.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:50 pm to troyt37
I've always done my own. Family vehicle needs a brake job later this month. Will likely be the 1st thing I pay someone else to doz simply because I don't have time to do it. Sucks, because I love doing my own work.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 8:52 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Years ago I did. Even worked on my carburetor on my old Jeep. These days? I’ll change a battery and my headlights. That’s it. I’d rather pay someone. It’s good for the local economy.
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